Fish-Market, Hastings (Early Morning)

The faint image of the castle on the cliffs and the area’s characteristic fishing sheds on the far right identify this town as Hastings. Gathered on the shore — a few miles from the famous landing site of William the Conqueror — is a group of fishermen, local residents, and tourists, some in traditional costume. In front of them is a bountiful display of fish, an example of the beautiful still lifes that give local flavor to Turner’s scenes.